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Sherwin Williams Foggy Day SW6235

Foggy Day

Sherwin Williams

SW6235

About Foggy Day by Sherwin Williams

Foggy Day SW6235 by Sherwin Williams is a dark neutral shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 20% and hue near 194° for steady results across rooms. Use on accents or pairing with light trim. Pairs well with clean whites and quiet neutrals.

Brightness: 19.5%

Tone: Neutral

HEX: #727c7f

RGB: 114, 124, 127

Hue194°

Saturation5%

Lightness47%

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These are close matches to Foggy Day from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Foggy Day looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Foggy Day SW6235 a warm or cool color?
Foggy Day by Sherwin Williams is a neutral deeper color. It will usually read neutral in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Foggy Day?
Foggy Day sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 194°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Foggy Day?
Brightness is about 20%. Saturation is around 5%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 47%. Hue is close to 194°. The hex value is #727c7f. The RGB value is 114, 124, 127.
Is Foggy Day better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Foggy Day has brightness around 20%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.
Which colors go with Foggy Day?
You can match Foggy Day with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Foggy Day work best in a home?
Foggy Day works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Foggy Day compare to a pure white paint?
Foggy Day is softer than a pure untinted white. The neutral undertone and deeper color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Sherwin Williams

These lighter shades sit above Foggy Day in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Sherwin Williams

These colors drop a bit below Foggy Day in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Complementary Colors by Sherwin Williams

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Foggy Day. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Foggy Day. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.